This guide details how to display a Sentry dashboard, enabling your development team to monitor application errors, release health, and performance issues in real-time.

Prerequisites:

• A Sentry account with access to the project dashboard.

Idea: Best Practice
Create a dedicated Sentry user account with "Member" or read-only access to the relevant projects for display purposes.

Step-by-Step Configuration:

1. Create the Dashboard App in Pickcel:

   • Log in to the Pickcel Console and navigate to Apps. Search for the Dashboard app and click on it. Then, click Create App.
   • Give a name to the app instance (e.g., "Live Web App Errors - Sentry").
   • Now, select Sentry from the dropdown menu. The configuration fields will open on the right.

2. Fill in the Fields for Sentry Dashboard Configuration:

   • This section requires precise information to generate a correct and secure Auth Token.
   • Sentry login screen URL: Navigate to the Sentry login page and copy the full URL from your browser's address bar.
   • Email ID: Enter the email of your dedicated Sentry account.
   • Password: Enter the password for that account.
   • Sentry Dashboard URL: Log in and navigate to the Sentry project or dashboard you wish to display. Copy the full URL from the address bar.
   • Click Generate Auth Token. The token will be generated, copied to your clipboard, and automatically pasted into the Auth Token field on the left.

3. Enter Screen Selection Code (Optional):

   • To focus on the error graph or issue list, use the Pickcel Dashboard Screen Mapper Extension to select the area and paste the generated code into the Screen Selection Code field.

4. Set Refresh Interval:

   • This setting defines how often the dashboard is updated. For real-time error tracking, a refresh interval of 2-5 minutes is highly effective.

5. Set Session Expiry:

   • This forces a fresh login to prevent session timeouts. An 8-hour session expiry is suitable for all-day monitoring.

6. Enable Scroll Option for the Dashboard (Optional):

   • Enable Auto Scroll: Set a duration in seconds for the dashboard to scroll from top to bottom.
   • Enable Auto Scroll Height: Set a height in pixels for the dashboard to scroll down incrementally.

7. Create and Publish:

   • Once done, click Create App. The app instance will be created and made available in the Media section.
   • To preview, go to Media, find your app by name, and click its thumbnail. If the preview is correct, assign it to your signage screens.

That's a wrap! 🎉

What's Next?
Your Sentry Dashboard App is now ready. For further reading:

• To create a multi-zone layout: Learn about Compositions.
• To send it to your screens: Learn how to Publish or Schedule Content.